Job Description

Phoenix Art Museum is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to lead, implement, and develop strategies for Phoenix Art Museum’s First Friday programming and exhibition-related and community related programming (exhibition-related panel discussions, artist talks, symposiums, lectures, etc.). Provide logistical support for core lecture series (Lenhardt Lecture Series, Fischl Lecture Series, Director Lecture Series, etc.) and administrative support for the annual Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards program, the Sette/Cohn Artist Award program, and the Arlene and Morton Scult Artist Award program. Works closely with the Museum’s Cohn Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Director of Engagement and Audience Development Specialist.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Initiate, research, develop, and implement imaginative and creative public programs for a wide range of adult audiences. Programs include, but are not limited to, First Friday programming, artist talks, performances, gallery programs, workshops, discussions, lectures and other events, with an emphasis on programs related to exhibitions, collections, and interdisciplinary practice;
2. Project manage First Friday, exhibition-related public programming, and core lecture series including coordinating artist communication and contracts, performances, vendors, event logistics (set-up, breakdown, technical needs), budgets, timelines, and marketing;
3. Recruit and liaise with artists, curators, speakers, and performers at all stages to ensure successful development and delivery of programs;
4. Collaborate with Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and Director of Engagement to develop assessment tools for evaluation of all adult public programming and use data to inform programming decisions;
5. Assist in the administrative logistics for the Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards, the Sette/Cohn Artist Award, and the Arlene and Morton Scult Artist Award programs, including call for artists and collaborating with marketing to broaden artist the awareness of the opportunity;
6. Serve as a liaison between the local artist community and the Museum, building relationships and expanding innovative engagement opportunities;
7. Facilitates inter-departmental communication regarding programming, working closely with departments of exhibitions, registration, development, PR and marketing and external affairs;
8. Foster and maintain good working relationships with colleagues from other institutions across the region;
9. Develop and administer annual and special-project budgets;
10. Assist in the formalizing and writing of grants;
11. Collaborate with Senior Interpretation Manager in the facilitation of Community Advisory groups;
12. Represent Phoenix Art Museum at local, national, and international conferences and gatherings as presenter and/or representative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Associate or bachelor's degree in museum education, art history, or related field.
2. Minimum three years’ experience in programming/event planning in a museum or non-profit setting. 
3. Commitment to a community-centered programming practice, an aptitude for cross-departmental collaboration and teamwork, and experience or interest in working with and developing a new pedagogy for a museum role in supporting and fostering a regional community of artists.

Knowledge of:

1. Creative communities (experience with artists working in Maricopa County and across Arizona is a plus.) Active in the arts community, with an ability to make connections, recruit, and work closely with artists in all disciplines.
2. Public programming in museums and non-profits, preferably with broad knowledge of culture, art, music, dance, performance, and public dialogue.
3. Event planning, with strong decision-making capability and organizational skills with attention to detail. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.
4. Community art organizing and management.
5. Project and program evaluations and reporting techniques.
6. Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Skill and ability to:

1. Exhibit verbal and written communication skills and professionalism in English. Spanish-language fluency a plus.
2. Organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple projects concurrently.
3. Follow through independently on routine responsibilities.
4. Work effectively with a wider variety of Museum supporters, visitors, volunteers and staff.
5. Develop meaningful and effective relationships with the regional artist community.

Submit cover letter and resume with job code PAM-CES to HR@phxart.org

** Incomplete submissions may not be accepted **

Job Status: Regular, full-time, exempt EOE

Pay Range: $50,000-$55,000/year

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